The Effect of N, C, Cr, and Nb Content on Silicon Nitride Coatings for Joint Applications

The Effect of N, C, Cr, and Nb Content on Silicon Nitride Coatings for Joint Applications

Ceramic coatings deposited on orthopedic implants are an alternative to achieve and maintain high wear resistance of the metallic device, and simultaneously allow for a reduction in metal ion release. Silicon nitride based (SiN<sub>x</sub>) coatings deposited by high power impulse magnet...

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Main Authors: Luimar Correa Filho, Susann Schmidt, Cecilia Goyenola, Charlotte Skjöldebrand, Håkan Engqvist, Hans Högberg, Markus Tobler, Cecilia Persson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
silicon nitride
coating
joint replacement
wear
adhesion
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/8/1896

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